BUTLER COUNTY PHNS
610 OAK ST, ALLISON, IA 50602
Worth a closer look before you decide
These figures come straight from CMS. They are flags to ask about, not a verdict — read the full detail below.
2★ care at below-average cost — needs review
Score = 60% quality + 40% relative cost within category
Quality & Operations
CMS-reported ratings and certification data
- Quality of patient care rating
- 2 of 5 stars
- Patient survey rating
- Not yet reported by CMS
- Date certified
- 1978-06-01
Services offered
Agency details
- Ownership
- GOVERNMENT OPERATED
What CMS measures show
Reported by CMS for this provider — compare against others nearby before deciding
How patients improved
Share of patients who got better at everyday activities during their care
- Got better at walking or moving around(27 patients)
- 51.15%
- Got better at getting in and out of bed(25 patients)
- 57.25%
- Got better at bathing(26 patients)
- 66.79%
- Breathing improved(22 patients)
- 67.54%
- Got better at taking medications correctly
- -
- Discharge function score(28 patients)
- 89.29%
The number of patient episodes for this measure is too small to report.
Timeliness and safety
- Began care in a timely manner(44 patients)
- 97.73%
- Acted on medication issues promptly(44 patients)
- 15.91%
- Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(43 patients)
- 0%
- New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(32 patients)
- 0%
- Checked whether patients received a flu shot(32 patients)
- 68.75%
Hospital use and care transitions
What happened after home health care began
- Returned to the community after care(63 patients)
- 93.46%
- Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(64 patients)
- 4.03%
- Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(34 patients)
- 12.88%
- Sent health information to the next provider
- -
- Gave health information to the patient(28 patients)
- 96.43%
The number of patient episodes for this measure is too small to report.
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What to look for
Which numbers matter most when choosing — in plain language
- The quality-of-patient-care star rating summarizes how well patients recover and stay out of the hospital.
- Patient-survey ratings reflect real experiences with communication and reliability.
- Confirm the agency offers the specific services you need (nursing, physical therapy, etc.) — they vary by agency.
Questions to ask
Bring these to a tour, call, or appointment
Questions to ask — BUTLER COUNTY PHNS
Home health agency · checklist from CareLens (CMS Care Compare data)
- Which exact services will you provide, and how often will someone visit?
- Who is my main point of contact, and how do I reach someone after hours?
- How do you coordinate with my doctor and report changes in my condition?
- What is your experience with my specific condition or recovery needs?
- Are your visits covered by my insurance, and what would I pay out of pocket?
Related data
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Source: CMS Care Compare · data current as of June 2025.